ENGAGE IN STEAM

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math

“Look beyond the present circumstances, imagine a brighter future.”

“Look beyond the present circumstances, imagine a brighter future.”

― Lailah Gifty Akita

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Explore STEAM Opportunities!

“Look beyond the present circumstances, imagine a brighter future.”

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How do vaccines work? TED Ed

How do vaccines work? - Kelwalin Dhanasarnsombut

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Student Scholarships

COX Scholars: $120K high school seniors pursuing College STEM Careers. Deadline Feb 3rd.

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Criteria:


  • Must be pursuing a career in a STEM related field.

  • High school seniors in Southern California who live in a Cox service area

  • Enrolling full-time at an accredited two or four-year university within the U.S.

*Average amount of award: $1,000-$5,000

Full details HERE

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North Island Credit Union Scholarship. Deadline March 26

Full details HERE

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Full details HERE

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Information about Community Service for high school students during COVID

Information about Community Service for high school students during COVID

From the Office of Curriculum and Instruction:

"As a result of these unprecedented times, the District has suspended the 30 hours of community service as part of this graduation requirement for the class of 2021 (current senior class). For the graduating class of 2022 (current juniors), the 30 hours of community service will also be suspended. For the classes of 2023 and 2024, this graduation requirement will require a minimum of 15 hours. These required hours will be re-evaluated as needed once school sites are fully reopened."

Keep reading HERE

Information about Community Service for high school students during COVID

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Be the face and/or the voice of SUHSD STEAM!

SUHSD STEAM is inviting high school students (9th-12th) to volunteer as video or podcasts hosts. You will have the freedom to select the topic, theme, program, opportunity, or idea for the STEAM marketing efforts.


Your participation will be virtual! However, you will be able to tally hours of community service that can help you pursue your after high school plans.


Application form HERE

Use your school email address to access application

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Meet Chloe, Electrical Engineering student at University of California San Diego (UCSD) - Going from the classroom to the concert hall and back

Chloe

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2-1-1 COVID Community Services

2-1-1 COVID Community Services

If you know someone in need 2-1-1 is great resource. They have over 6000+ resources including: Food Resources, Utility Resources, Housing, Financial, Income & Employment Resources, Childcare, Healthcare, Public Benefits, Material Goods & Supplies, Transportation, Mental Health, Criminal Justice/Legal.


To learn more about these benefits and where to apply, click HERE

2-1-1 COVID Community Services

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Distance Learning Support

* * * DIRECT SUHSD Tech Support * * *

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Full details HERE

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Full details HERE

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Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program

Application closes mid March

The signature Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program will be running virtually in 2021. The 2-week opportunity is available to rising sophomore, junior, and senior girls—trans and cis—and non-binary students. No prior computer science experience is required. Flyer HERE.


Full details HERE

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Mustang Robotics Symposium Series

Watch amazing conversations led by Robotics Coach Chad Pearson interviewing former Mustang Robotics students making a difference in the world with their robotics experiences.

Video Spotlight - Kimi Walker

Kimi Walker, Otay Ranch High School graduate. She shares her high school experiences in VEX Robotics (Mustang Robotics team 507) and her life at West Point.
Symposium Series Episode 10-VEX Mustang Robotics 507

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Tesla is hiring VEX Robotics Alumni

Do you know any high school seniors who would like to work for Tesla? Invite them to the Celebrating Opportunities for REC Foundation Alumni at Tesla, Inc. Information Session on Tuesday, Feb. 9th at 6 PM CT.

Register HERE

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NMSI Student Support [AP STEM Courses at SUHSD NMSI high schools]

NMSI Student Support [AP STEM Courses at SUHSD NMSI high schools]

This school year the National Math Science Initiative (NMSI) program supported by the Department of Defense (DoD) is back with a 4th year of Transition out of our NMSI College Readiness Program (CRP) 3-year grant that ended last school year.
NMSI Student Support [AP STEM Courses at SUHSD NMSI high schools]
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SUHSD NMSI partner high schools with AP STEM student supports: Bonita Vista High School, Chula Vista High School, Eastlake High School, Hilltop High School, Mar Vista High School, Montgomery High School, Olympian High School, Otay Ranch High School, Southwest High School, and Sweetwater High School.


AP STEM Courses Supported: AP English Language, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, AP Statistics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C:Mechanics, and AP Environmental Science.

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LIVE NMSI Student Study Sessions Start Late January

LIVE NMSI Student Study Sessions Start Late January

NMSI’s student supports offer 12 LIVE sessions of STEM Advanced Placement, topic-specific learning and review delivered by a NMSI coach. Each session is also supported by asynchronous materials that students can access on their own schedule.

LIVE NMSI Student Study Sessions Start Late January

This program allows students to engage with high quality materials both on their own time and with a NMSI content coach.

Info for AP STEM Students at SUHSD NMSI schools

Questions? NMSI Point of Contact (POC) at each SUHSD-NMSI high school HERE

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Know Thyself

Know Thyself

Know thyself by understanding your own strengths, interests, and aspirations. Log into your FREE online account > Take the online assessment > Explore your interest > Find your purpose


Log into Thrively HERE using your district google email account


Every SUHSD (middle and high school) student has FREE access to Thrively - Check your account and learn about yourself!

Know Thyself

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Sweetwater STEM-Research Fair

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Our STEM-Research Fair (aka Science Fair) goes virtual! We have started planning on hosting a district virtual fair. ALL students are eligible to participate in the Fair. Teams with members of the same household will be allowed. Any student (7th-12th) is welcome to participate. More details HERE


Timeline:

  • Projects Deadline: February 19, 2021
  • Judging timeframe: Feb 22-26, 2021


Are you ready to participate?

Register HERE

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EPA’s Environmental Education Awards. Deadline Feb 19

EPA’s Environmental Education Awards. Deadline Feb 19

The President’s Environmental Youth Award (PEYA) recognizes outstanding environmental projects by K-12 youth. The PEYA program promotes awareness of our nation's natural resources and encourages positive community involvement.


Winning projects in the past have covered a wide range of subject areas, including:

  • Restoring native habitats
  • Recycling in schools and communities
  • Construction of nature preserves
  • Tree planting
  • Installing renewable energy projects
  • Creating videos, skits and newsletters that focused on environmental issues
  • Participating in many other creative sustainability efforts

More details and Application HERE

EPA’s Environmental Education Awards. Deadline Feb 19

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Learn Coding by Programming Virtual Robots with VEXcode VR

VEXcode VR is an easy to use web based platform that allows you to code a virtual robot using either Block-based coding environment powered by Scratch Blocks, or a custom developed Text-based Python interface.

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MIT Beaver Works Summer Institute

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Beaver Works Summer Institute is a

rigorous, world-class STEM program for talented and passionate high school students.


Are you a curious student who sees possibilities?

You are a perfect fit for the Beaver Works Summer Institute (BWSI)!

In 2021, BWSI will offer courses as hybrid distance learning opportunities; Autonomous Race Car, Build a CubeSat, Serious Game Design and Development with Artificial Intelligence (AI), etc.

Flyer HERE

More info and Application HERE

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"Early Start" High School Internship

"Early Start" High School Internship

Are you interested in Computer Science?

CS foreach is partnering with Triton Software Engineering (TSE for short) to offer "Early Start". Early Start is a program that offers high school students internship roles in organization-led projects at UCSD, allowing students to interact closely with collegiate projects and mentors.



Application HERE

"Early Start" High School Internship

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University of California San Diego (UCSD)

UCSD CREATE "STEM 10+ Series Outreach"

Series of bilingual (Español) videos to explore STEM

Access them by clicking HERE

Video Highlight: "Vision With Dr. Grace Lee"

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Birch Aquarium Online Activities

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MathCounts Video Challenge (6-8 grade)

A national program that gives students in grades 6-8 the opportunity to create an original video showing math in a real-world setting. Video samples (Spotlight) HERE


Timeline:

  • In the fall, educators and volunteers register for the program
  • Fall/Winter, students work in teams of 4 to create a 3-5-minute video based on a playbook problem
  • Video Deadline March 5, 2021

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"Success Innovation" STEM Interviews

"Success Innovation" STEM Interviews

Watch (or listen to) "Success Innovation"' conversations with STEM-related professionals.

Access Podcasts HERE

Watch "Success Innovation" Interviews in Youtube HERE

"Success Innovation" STEM Interviews

Spotlight interview: Odalys Jasmine Garcia Arce

Founder of HELLA LATIN@. She takes us in a journey into how her early upbringing and harsh reality of having been homeless. Learn about her tenacity and how she has risen up despite many obstacles!

HELLA LATIN@!!! - Odalys Jasmine Garcia Arce

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30 Hands-On STEM Activities

30 Fun Science Activities You Can Do At Home

All details HERE

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STEAM programs and activities in San Diego

STEAM programs and activities in San Diego

San Diego as a STEM-rich region needs to be ready for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. The San Diego STEM ECO System connects the community with regional STEAM events and programs. Find a STEAM Opportunity for you today! HERE.

STEAM programs and activities in San Diego

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College and Career Readiness Office\STEAM

College and Career Readiness Office\STEAM

College and Career Readiness Office\STEAM

670 L Street Suite C, Chula Vista, CA, United States jesus.ulloa-higuera@sweetwaterschool.org 619-796-7700 ccr.sweetwaterschools.org/STEAM

Follow us on Twitter @SUHSD_STEAM & share your STEAM news in Twitter #sweetSTEAM

or email the STEAM Programs Coordinator to share your SUHSD STEAM programs, activities, and events at jesus.ulloa-higuera@sweetwaterschools.org

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SUHSD Board of Trustees

Paula Hall, Dr. Adrian Arancibia, Nicholas Segura, Arturo Solis, Frank A. Tarantino

Dr. Moises Aguirre -Interim Superintendent-

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